homeostático

homeostatic

adjective oh-meh-oh-STAH-tee-koh Rare

Origin: from Greek homoios (similar) + stasis (standing)

Usage Note

Homeostático is a technical adjective from biology and physiology, describing a system's ability to maintain internal equilibrium (equilibrio homeostático). The related noun is homeostasis (also homeóstasis). Its use is almost exclusively academic or scientific; outside technical contexts, regulador or de equilibrio would be more natural.

Examples

"El cuerpo tiene mecanismos homeostáticos para regular la temperatura."

Natural Translation

The body has homeostatic mechanisms to regulate temperature.

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